PRINCE2 Foundation Practice: Tailoring aspects of a project (With Mock Questions!)
Welcome to your PRINCE2 Foundation revision session! Today, we're diving into an essential topic: Tailoring aspects of a project. This is a crucial part of your PRINCE2 Foundation Course, and understanding it well will give you a solid edge in your exams. Let's make this revision engaging and fruitful!
Tailoring Aspects of a Project
In PRINCE2, tailoring refers to adapting the PRINCE2 method to suit the specific conditions of your project. It's about applying PRINCE2 in a way that fits the project's size, complexity, importance, capability, and risk. Tailoring ensures that the method provides the best possible support for project success.
Key Learning Items
1️⃣ Understand what tailoring is: How it applies to PRINCE2 and why it’s important. 2️⃣ Learn how to tailor the PRINCE2 themes: Adjusting the themes to match the project needs. 3️⃣ Tailoring the PRINCE2 processes: Modifying the processes for efficiency and relevance. 4️⃣ Applying tailoring in different project contexts: Practical examples of how tailoring works in real projects.
What You Need to Demonstrate
At the Foundation level, you need to show that you understand the principles of tailoring in PRINCE2. This includes:
- Recognizing when and how to tailor PRINCE2 methods.
- Understanding the impact of tailoring on project success.
- Demonstrating knowledge through examples and mock questions.
Key Things to Remember Before the Exam
Stay calm: You've got this! Confidence is key. Revise the principles: Make sure you know the core principles of PRINCE2. Understand the terminology: Be clear on all key terms and concepts. Practice mock questions: The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll be.
Mock Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Q1 - Which of the following best describes the purpose of tailoring in PRINCE2?
a) To create a new project management method
b) To modify PRINCE2 to suit the project environment
c) To eliminate unnecessary processes
d) To ensure compliance with company policies
Q2 - When tailoring the 'Progress' theme, what might you adjust?
a) The frequency of reporting
b) The project’s business case
c) The stakeholder engagement strategy
d) The project plan
Q3 - Which statement is true about tailoring the PRINCE2 processes?
a) Tailoring should only be done by senior management
b) Tailoring can involve omitting irrelevant processes
c) Tailoring is not allowed in regulated industries
d) Tailoring is the same for every project
Q4 - Why is it important to document tailoring decisions?
a) To ensure the project has more paperwork
b) To provide a record for future projects
c) To comply with legal requirements
d) To make it easier to blame someone if things go wrong
Q5 - Which of the following is a key factor to consider when tailoring PRINCE2?
a) The project manager’s preferences
b) The project’s size and complexity
c) The availability of team members
d) The location of the project office
Answers and even more questions can be found in our PRINCE2 Foundation Revision Booklet
Final Thoughts
Remember, tailoring is about making PRINCE2 work for your project, not the other way around. Stay confident, keep practicing, and you'll be well on your way to acing your PRINCE2 Foundation exam. Good luck! 🍀📚